Scouting News

A statement from the General Commission on UM Men following the decision by the Boy Scouts of America

May 24th, 2013

Scouts attend a United Methodist worship service at the National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The Boy Scouts of America approved a new policy to accept gay Scouts. The policy begins Jan. 1, and will not change the relationship between the Commission on … … read more
Scouting ministry training available at gathering

April 26th, 2013

Photo: Reginald Grant, former NFL defensive back, will lead a workshop on mentoring during the National Gathering of UM Men. NASHVILLE, Tenn.––UM Men attending the National Gathering in Nashville may attend a 3-hour scouting ministry training… … read more
Staff executive named Big Brother of the Year

April 26th, 2013

Photo: Calvin, the little brother of Larry Coppock, holds a certificate from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee naming Coppock as Big Brother of the Year. The award was presented by Diane Fry (left), a staff executive with the organization, and … … read more
Chaplains train for jamboree

April 24th, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--United Methodist clergy volunteering to serve as chaplains during the 2013 National Boy Scout Jamboree in West Virginia met April 15-16 at the Nashville office of the Commission on UM Men to train for the event. … … read more
United Methodist Men support book of daily devotions for first responders

March 4th, 2013

First books to be given in Newtown, Connecticut “I see so much of the bad that goes in a community––sickness, injuries and death––it’s every day––and it piles up on you.” That’s what Dan Ramsey… … read more
GCUMM General Secretary's Statement on BSA proposed changes

January 31st, 2013

January 31, 2013 An additional statement from Gilbert Hanke, General Secretary of the General Commission of the United Methodist Men Many questions have been raised about the proposed changes in BSA… … read more